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Utah 2034 organizing committee names new leaders, departure of athlete relations VP
06/17/2026 10:30pm
The Utah 2034 Winter Games organizing committee announced leadership changes Wednesday, naming Abby Osborne as vice president of impact, engagement and enterprise operations.
Gunman in 1997 double homicide seeks parole
06/17/2026 9:00pm
Phillip Michael Leishman says growing up around violence led to him fatally shooting two men in 1997. He is now seeking parole.
Utah first lady Abby Cox optimistic about legislative moves to strengthen child literacy
06/17/2026 8:30pm
Utah first lady Abby Cox on Wednesday met with Utah education leaders to talk about the need to meet the literacy crisis head-on and ways the state has worked to do just that.
Bee-filled trailer crashes in Yellowstone National Park, spilling dozens of hives
06/17/2026 7:45pm
A semitruck trailer tipped over on U.S. 191 in Yellowstone National Park Tuesday, spilling dozens of crates carrying bees on the road and side of the highway.
Mother of Alex Franco speaks publicly for first time since son's killing
06/17/2026 7:15pm
For the first time since her son was shot and killed during what investigators described as a robbery gone wrong, the mother of Alex Franco sat down exclusively with KSL.
Utah County clerk adjusts title, role of appointed 23-year-old staffer
06/17/2026 7:00pm
After backlash over the Utah County Clerk's Office hiring a 23-year-old to be the chief deputy clerk, County Clerk Aaron Davidson posted a job description with a revised title and role.
Utah golf: 3-time 4A medalist, BYU signee caps whirlwind month with UGA junior amateur title
06/17/2026 6:35pm
In the same month she flipped from Utah Tech to BYU, Crimson Cliffs grad Kate Walker closed out Farmington rising junior Aspen Taylor, 7 and 6 in the UGA's third edition of the girls' junior state amateur.
Crews knock down brush fire started by city lawnmower near homes in Spanish Fork
06/17/2026 6:30pm
A brush fire sparked by a city lawnmower threatened some homes in Spanish Fork on Wednesday.
US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue
06/17/2026 6:03pm
An initial agreement to end the war between the United States and Iran calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and would waive sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely.
Utah Senate confirms 2 new justices to state Supreme Court
06/17/2026 5:54pm
The Utah Senate confirmed Jay Jorgensen and Stephen Dent to the state Supreme Court on Wednesday, filling two new seats on the expanded seven-member court.
Panel to discuss future of Moe's Valley to be held at St. George Town Hall tonight
06/17/2026 5:00pm
The future of the greater Moe's Valley area will be the topic of a panel discussion at St. George Town Hall tonight at 5:30 p.m. Organizers say this is an event to discuss the area's future, not the legal battle surrounding it.
Sabrina Carpenter gets 5-year restraining order against man who kept trying to enter her home
06/17/2026 4:40pm
A man who tried to get into pop star Sabrina Carpenter's home more than a dozen times was ordered by a judge Wednesday to stay away from her for five years.
Woman hit by vehicle in Lehi crosswalk
06/17/2026 4:00pm
A woman crossing a street in Lehi was hit while she was in the crosswalk on Wednesday.
Have You Seen This? Parisians join forces, pull fearful pup from river
06/17/2026 3:27pm
When a dog found itself in the Seine River in Paris, unable to get out, a contingent of passersby joined forces to help the scared animal.
The Osmonds announced a concert venue in Provo Canyon. Will it actually happen?
06/17/2026 3:22pm
While the Osmonds recently made it seem as though building a large concert venue at the base of Provo Canyon was a done deal, the development still requires many legal approvals.
Military officials identify all 8 victims of fiery B-52 crash at California Air Force base
06/17/2026 2:51pm
Military officials have identified all eight people killed in this week's fiery crash of a B-52 during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California.
The 14-point US-Iran pact, as read by US official
06/17/2026 2:46pm
The United States on Wednesday read out the text of the interim U.S.-Iran agreement to halt the war in Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz.
Reports: Walker Kessler turned down five-year, $140-million offer from Utah Jazz
06/17/2026 2:44pm
One of the biggest storylines surrounding the Utah Jazz this offseason just got a little more interesting.
Prosecutors oppose effort to make Tyler Robinson roommate appear at prelim
06/17/2026 2:28pm
The Utah County Attorney's Office does not believe Tyler Robinson's former roommate, Lance Twiggs, needs to attend Robinson's preliminary hearing in person.
Rex Heuermann is sentenced to life in prison for New York's Gilgo Beach serial killings
06/17/2026 2:16pm
Rex Heuermann, a Long Island architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer, has been sentenced to to life in prison without parole.
Increased safety protocols planned for this year's WestFest celebration
06/17/2026 1:34pm
West Valley City officials say enhanced safety protocols will be in place for WestFest 2026.
Challenger with same name as Sen. Dan Sullivan is ineligible for Alaska ballot, official says
06/17/2026 12:47pm
A top Alaska elections official on Monday ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name and party affiliation as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan is ineligible to appear on the state's August primary ballot.
Nebo School District sued over allegations of failing to protect student from bullying, assault
06/17/2026 12:03pm
Two Utah County parents are suing Nebo School District and two of its employees, alleging their child was assaulted and officials failed to act on a pattern of anti-LGBTQ bullying.
12 victims identified in one of deadliest US skydiving incidents in decades
06/17/2026 11:36am
Officials have released the names of the pilot and 11 passengers killed Sunday when a skydiving plane crashed moments after takeoff Sunday.
Don't be a jerk about religion, Latter-day Saint leader says
06/17/2026 11:11am
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If believers want to protect the future freedom to worship, they must carry a welcoming spirit of friendship now, Latter-day Saint leader says.
Utah congressional debate exposes GOP fractures over Trump's national AI strategy
06/17/2026 11:04am
Utah Republican candidates for Congress diverged on one of the top issues dividing the state, and disrupting the Trump administration, during a debate Tuesday night.
Fed begins Warsh era by keeping rates on hold, sees one hike later this year
06/17/2026 10:33am
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, but policymakers expect a rate hike later this year amid growing ​concerns about inflation.
State audit highlights confusion around spending for Utah's off-highway vehicle program
06/17/2026 10:02am
A lack of communication and expense tracking in the Department of Natural Resources has led to concerns about how money for the off-highway vehicle program is spent.
German motorcyclist killed after hitting guardrail in Wayne County
06/17/2026 9:29am
A motorcyclist from Germany was killed on Tuesday in Wayne County after failing to take a turn and striking a guardrail.
Judge refuses plea terms, gives former school janitor harsher sentence for molesting girl
06/17/2026 9:26am
An Idaho judge refused to abide by a plea agreement's prison sentence recommendation for a 44-year-old former school district employee who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a young girl.
UDOT, UHP launch campaign to boost understanding of express lane use
06/17/2026 9:01am
The Utah Highway Patrol and Utah Department of Transportation are teaming up for a new campaign aimed at educating drivers about how to legally use Utah's express lanes.
Luigi Mangione will assert psychiatric defense in murder case in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing
06/17/2026 8:28am
Luigi Mangione will assert a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a judge said Wednesday.
Audit: 'Ghost students' cost Utah's higher education system over $840K last year
06/17/2026 8:08am
A legislative audit released Tuesday found Utah's higher education landscape has experienced a surge in enrollment fraud.
The overlooked tax opportunity for IRAs and 401Ks over $300,000
06/17/2026 8:00am
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Your small investment in time today, could yield massive tax savings tomorrow.
Threats over controversial northern Utah data center result in criminal charges
06/17/2026 7:36am
A man who allegedly made threats over a proposed data center in Box Elder County is now facing criminal charges.
Utah special education teacher takes plea deal resolving claims that she hit first grader
06/17/2026 7:09am
Angela George pleaded no contest to injuring a child in her special education class at Wasatch Elementary School.
Trump suffers endorsement setback in Georgia: 4 takeaways from Tuesday's primaries
06/17/2026 6:48am
Georgia Republicans rejected President Donald Trump's pick for governor on Tuesday on a busy night of primaries as November's midterm elections continue to loom.
US Postal Service pushes safety after dozens of dog attacks in Utah
06/17/2026 6:16am
The U.S. Postal Service and Salt Lake County Animal Services are working together to raise awareness about dog attacks against mail carriers during National Dog Bite Awareness Month.
